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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,403.02, 89,048.72 and 19,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,403.02, 89,048.72 and 19,932.45 is: 29,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,403.02 : 89,048.72 = 19,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,403.02/89,048.72 = 19,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,403.02x = 89,048.72 × 19,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,403.02x = 1,774,959,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,959,514.09/59,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,879.95

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